Dear Elder Smith,
You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are assigned to labor in the Washington Kennewick Mission. It is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 24 months.
You should report to the Mexico Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Spanish language.

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July 20, 2015

Family and Friends,

I am going to have to apologize for the short letter, but I wanted to give you a quick update on our week. The Lord is blessing us immensely and we are feeling his presence in our every day missionary work. We were led to three different investigators this week that now have a baptismal date. It's been amazing to witness these miracles come to pass in our brother's and sister's lives. I love being a missionary, I love representing our Savior, Jesus Christ, and I love giving service.

"The best kind of service is recognized by God alone." We had the privilege of teaching Gospel principles class this past week and I learned about the principle of service and it's relation to charity. Even the smallest act of service can make the biggest difference in someone else's life. So every day, choose to smile because happiness is a choice. Every day we must be praying for guidance to give selfless service and do it with a positive attitude and pure motives. I love being a missionary.

Washington Yakima Mission

Favorite Scripture: Ether 12:4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always bounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

My Family

*My Sister*

My lovely Sister, Tara Faye Smith. She is currently attending Brigham Young University Hawaii and recently got engaged. Words cannot describe how much I love her and how grateful I am to have had her by my side for the past 19 years.

*My Mom*

My mom has served as an inspiration and role-model to our entire family. She's my best friend and someone I can continuously count on in a time of need. I just love my momma.

*My Dad*

My Dad and I have always had a strong relationship. He has persistently encouraged myself to become a worthy Priesthood holder and has taught me to value life. I love my Dad and would be lost without him.

Called to Serve

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to serve the Lord and build the Kingdom of God. Thank you to my family, friends, and the Lord for inspiring me to become a full-time missionary.

Feasting Upon the Words of Christ

2 Nephi 32:3

Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.